OBIT: T. Ross FIGART, 1931, native of Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kelly Kendig Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ T. ROSS FIGART The body of T. Ross Figart, former resident of Altoona, who died at Wilkes-Barre on Thursday afternoon, will arrive here today, on Lehigh express, 4:35 p.m. It will be taken to the funeral home of N. A. Stevens, where service will be held Sunday, 3 p.m., in charge of the Rev. Carey S. Thomas. Interment will follow in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Figart was born in Altoona in 1880. For many years he was employed in a local store, then was in business for himself, going to Wilkes-Barre six years ago. He was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrza Smith Figart, four sons and three daughters: F. Ross Figart, Altoona; William Figart, Wilkes-Barre; Carl H. Figart, Ft. Myer, Wash.; Mrs. Allison Ryan, Wehnwood; Jack, Jane and Betty Figart, at the home; one sister and three brothers: Mrs. Milton Thompson, Juniata Gap; Roy, Paul and J. Wesley Figart, Altoona. Altoona Tribune, Saturday, June 27, 1931, page 14